Chrysalis Montessori School vs Lance Holt School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 17 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Chrysalis Montessori School
Glendalough · Independent primary · PP-6
123 students · ICSEA 1168
Lance Holt School
Fremantle · Independent primary · PP-6
80 students · ICSEA 1158
| Measure | Chrysalis Montessori School Glendalough WA | Lance Holt School Fremantle WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 81 Top 5% | 81 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #4 of 583 | #5 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #134 of 4,908 | #143 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | PP-6 | PP-6 |
| Students | 123 | 80 |
| Girls / boys | 69 / 54 | 42 / 38 |
| Foundation intake | 18 | 15 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +22% | -11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1168 | 1158 |
| ICSEA percentile | 98th | 96th |
| Top SEA quarter | 68% | 65% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 1% | 1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 11.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 8.5 | 7.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.0 | 6.0 |
| Language background other than English | 57% | 25% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Glendalough 6016 | Fremantle 6160 |
| Council area | Stirling | Fremantle |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.chrysalis.wa.edu.au/ | www.lanceholtschool.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (81.3 vs 81.1).
- •Chrysalis Montessori School has the higher ICSEA (1168 vs 1158), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Lance Holt School has fewer students per teacher (11.0 vs 14.4).
- •Chrysalis Montessori School is the larger school with 123 students compared with 80.
- •Chrysalis Montessori School has grown faster over five years (22% vs -11%).
The Success Index summarises community advantage, resourcing and momentum from ACARA data. It does not measure teaching quality, results or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Chrysalis Montessori School better than Lance Holt School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Chrysalis Montessori School and Lance Holt School?
About 17 km in a straight line, between Glendalough and Fremantle in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Chrysalis Montessori School has 14.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Lance Holt School has 11.0.
How do Chrysalis Montessori School and Lance Holt School rank in WA?
Chrysalis Montessori School is 4th of 583 and Lance Holt School is 5th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.